TSF Team of the Decade
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Just throwing my 2c worth in again ... I'm noticing a number of nominations from the AB class of 2011.
I brought that up with @taniwharugby about Mils (and I'm a huge Mils fan - at his best I reckon he was better than Cullen) but his best years were in the 00s, and (repeating myself here) he struggled his way into the '11 team, so I'm wondering how one good year (2010) qualifies him for consideration in a team of the decade.
Similar with Andrew H0re - who was second fiddle to Kev through 2010 and 2011 then retired.
And BBBT - awesome 2010 an 2011 - but two years only as opposed to Sam Whitelock, who's dominated for 10 years, and BBBR who's been there for eight.
Just wondering why we're nominating when they have no chance of winning (well, at least shouldn't).
My question is were they so indisputably dominant during the two (or one) year(s) they were active that they a serious contenders for "(Insert Position) of the Decade"?
EDIT: I'm thinking there are some noms based on our memories that stretch back further than 10 years.
Discuss.
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@taniwharugby said in TSF Team of the Decade:
so I'm wondering how one good year (2010) qualifies him for consideration in a team of the decade.
@booboo someone nominated Nehe for 2015...
That is, unfortunately, ridiculous.
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@voodoo said in TSF Team of the Decade:
@booboo @taniwharugby But, but - how good was he in 2015, and how much could we have done with him this year? I rewatched the 2015 RWC Final recently and his 1st half (in particular) was an exceptional 40mins of footie.
His last name isn't Barrett, he wouldn't have got a gig
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@Duluth said in TSF Team of the Decade:
This is the first Test of the decade v Ireland
Israel Dagg; Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Benson Stanley, Joe Rokocoko; Daniel Carter, Jimmy Cowan; Ben Franks, Keven Mealamu, Owen Franks, Brad Thorn, Anthony Boric, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (capt), Kieran Read.
Reserves: Guildford, Cruden, Weepu, Tialata, de Malmanche, Whitelock, VitoJust a reminder in case anyone forgot to nominate Benson or de Malmanche
Red Beard no longer posts on here so won’t be an issue....
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Stuffs version by Goile
Apart from Thorn in instead of Whitelock, as Thorn was only for a year and the decision for Beady at 15, Ben on RW - pretty much right. I can see Bender on RW as that has been not to the quality of Left wing, or Fullback. So happy with that set up
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@dogmeat said in TSF Team of the Decade:
BBC Sport have been running a poll
They have two teams the readers and the Rugby Weekly experts (Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones)
Some baffling picks
Without looking baffling picks of British players?
EDIT: Richie in 6 LOL
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@dogmeat said in TSF Team of the Decade:
@Machpants Agree with the final decision but some interesting choices along the way namely Parisse over Retallick and Pocock over Jones
Yeah and Barrett over Nonu
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@dogmeat said in TSF Team of the Decade:
Some baffling picks
@dogmeat said in TSF Team of the Decade:
Rugby Weekly experts (Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones)
Probably doesn't need further explanation.
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@Machpants said in TSF Team of the Decade:
Farrell over Nonu, yeah right.
I'm staggered at how so many people seem to have under-rated Conrad Smith.
He's way up there with the likes of Tim Horan, Maso & co.
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@Duluth said in TSF Team of the Decade:
We'll collect names until Dec 31st and then run the polls in the new year
Polls will be sometime next week
Some players positions need top be confirmed:
https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/3683/totd-which-positionAlso we are a bit light on foreign names for: Locks, Props, 12 & Wings
Also lacking Aussies which may be accurate
Thanks